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City:Colwyn BayCountry:GBOccupation:Oil and GasWhich Division were you in?:BlakeBest memory of BRNC:Getting old enough that just about everything features highly! TC the Launderette Manageress, PO Smith you only have one C*** to look after, Weekend sailing trips to Torquay, Port Coolers, the friends i made from BRNC85 and fitting my new best number 5s, looking oh so trim, arriving at my Rigby Club to be told I was too thin to be a prop--oh happy day (day=it didnt last) and Mid Grice... nuff said.Worst memory of BRNC:With TC and ND on PLX(the return) with a certain Staff officer and having to remember not to give him the slap he deserved (deserves Jocks protestations that he is really a good bloke notwithstanding). realising that DTS was not quite the same as Basic Training and finding out i was indeed back to prop size and needed to borrow a best No5 for parade as mine was consigned to the back of the cupboard, where it remained unworn until Mid Green at the 15 year reunion,it fitted like a glove on said undercover expert effectively offending both of us. Was i ever that small I grumbled..You mean I am now as big as fatty cheesley he wept..What have you been doing for the last 25 years?:True SL Shag took 5 Year break point.
Worked in Oil and Gas sales and Marketing for 10 years in London
Became a God botherer, got bored of work, went to Philippines doing good and worthy deeds, went for 1 yr stayed for 6 met my wife, and decided I had better get a job again. returned to UK, Surrey did some work on cleaning in hospitals and pushing wheelchairs in airports for 7 years.got to last reunion--good time had by all What have you been doing since the last reunion?:Got a call about 4 years back on whether I would like to return to Oil and Gas, Moved to north wales and took up a role to build relationships with NOCs and Ministrys (mostly through Africa) with my fine sense of timing joined just in time to watch the oil price dive down the toilet so I can live under constant joy of potential unemployment. In North wales, 3 kids still Kathleen (13) Christian (9) and William (5) and with much depression passed the half century so know for sure there is definitely more behind than there is ahead! but hey ho part of ahead is the weekend pass to have a boys weekend in Dartmouth...now just have to see how I watch the game!

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Gavin Young

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Which Division were you in?:CunninghamBest memory of BRNC:Soapy Watson who taught me all I knowWorst memory of BRNC:Running. I'm more of an explosive sprinterWhat have you been doing for the last 25 years?:Commanded most classes of warship, enjoyed excellent relationships with all COs, Sqn Cdrs and Line Managers. What have you been doing since the last reunion?:Keeping fit and trim.

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DavidNoyes

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Occupation:NHS Director of PlanningWhich Division were you in?:St VincentBest memory of BRNC:Good Lifelong friendsWorst memory of BRNC:Record breaking spell of bravos post Go-KartingWhat have you been doing for the last 25 years?:Served 28 years and had a great time; would do it all again in a heartbeat! Culminated as Deputy Commander of Logistics Brigade in Afghanistan. Left 2013 and now work for NHS in Wiltshire. Married to Catriona for almost 20 years, and have two wonderful daughters.What have you been doing since the last reunion?:EVTs and saving up for this one.

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andrewisherwood

City:guildfordCountry:GBOccupation:Ex-AccountantWhich Division were you in?:BlakeBest memory of BRNC:Ball, Passing Out, Runs AshoreWorst memory of BRNC:EMAs, saluting senior officer using left-hand during 1st week!What have you been doing for the last 25 years?:Went to Uni
Became an accountant
Worked for ICI, KPMG and EY - and travelled the World!
Got married to the beautiful, intelligent Kristina, had 2 kids (now 8 & 10)
Currently a stay-at-home dad - lucky me

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stephenyoung

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Which Division were you in?:HawkeBest memory of BRNC:The view of the mouth of the Dart from Hawke Upper DormWorst memory of BRNC:Scrubbing OutWhat have you been doing for the last 25 years?:Stayed in the RN for around 19 years. Ended up in Submarines, last job before leaving was WEO of Vengeance. Five years in Defence and Aerospace project management (where I learned I wasn't really an engineer) and then six years in support services, running a business unit delivering training for the RN

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AndrewFindlay

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City:TampaCountry:USOccupation:Director of SalesWhich Division were you in?:BlakeBest memory of BRNC:DTS - arriving in Fort Lauderdale during College Week! ...and for some reason the night we spent in a liferaft in the middle of the river!Worst memory of BRNC:Evening roundsWhat have you been doing for the last 25 years?:After spending 6 months aboard the Hong Kong patrol ship HMS Starling, left the RN and moved back to HK in 1990. Spent 4 more years there, having a very drunken time, between sports and various other adventures. Managed to get a job with my Physics degree in the Semiconductor Industry, where I have remained ever since. Got married just before leaving Hong Kong; moved to Scotland; 2 kids; divorced; new job based in Tampa, Florida; 3 years later got married (again); 2 more kids; and am still in Florida 19 years later. Work for a European Semiconductor Equipment Company - with most of business in Asia! So I travel frequently, and try to stay fit doing swim/bike/run, and various other fun events when I can. Enjoy sailing (mainly for vacations), and power boating / water sports around the coast and lakes here.

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JeremyCarter

City:Guildford Country:GBOccupation:Deputy Headteacher Which Division were you in?:St. VincentBest memory of BRNC:The smell.Worst memory of BRNC:Battle dress, folding socks before rounds and trying not to untuck my carefully ironed sheets when sleeping, so as to save a few minutes the next day. What have you been doing for the last 25 years?:Studied physics at Southampton University, then did PhD in laser physics before teacher training and teaching in Durham for eight years. Moved south to Guildford in 1998, married Helen (47) in 2000 and have James (10) and Charlotte (7) to account for much of that time; time well spent.

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DavidInce

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Country:TOOccupation:Royal Australian NavyWhich Division were you in?:HawkeBest memory of BRNC:The Bosun's daughterWorst memory of BRNC:Coastal nav trainingWhat have you been doing for the last 25 years?:Did 23 years of them in the RN, managed to get most of the sexy MCD jobs, but left after a 4 year USN exchange, transferring to the RAN to start over. I have now done many sexy MCD jobs here too, but finally got bored with it and have gone back to driving ships. I am currently based in Tonga as the Maritime Surveillance Advisor to the Tongan Navy. It is a RAN role and part of a program we run across the South Pacific.

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TimBell

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City:TrowbridgeCountry:GBOccupation:Senior Supply Chain ManagerWhich Division were you in?:HawkeBest memory of BRNC:High Tea and Sticky Buns at 1600hrs..!Worst memory of BRNC:Thinking I'm late for 0730 river duty when it's actually 0600hrs..!What have you been doing for the last 25 years?:Left BRNC to immediately enrol into FE College to improve upon my A Levels with the intention of returning one day and passing those Professionals.
Ended up joining the RNSTS, now in DE&S Ships and have so far had a progressive career up through the grades over the intervening 26 years. Now spent more time on board various Platforms than I ever thought I would...Second best perhaps but making the most of it and definitely playing my part in keeping the RN something to be proud of..!

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CerylJohns

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City:CharlotteCountry:USOccupation:President of Aviation CompanyWhich Division were you in?:CunninghamBest memory of BRNC:Colour Sgt BatemanWorst memory of BRNC:Sandquay StepsWhat have you been doing for the last 25 years?:Lived in London and worked in the Financial Services Industry until 2003 when I emigrated to the US. Now a Group Commander of seven SAR USAF(Aux)squadrons